Kitchen Operations Manager

Job no: 493209 Work type: Full-Time Staff Location: Arnold/Main Campus Categories: Full-Time Staff Title: Kitchen Operations Manager Department: Hotel, Culinary Arts & Tourism Campus Location: Arnold/Main Campus Salary Range: $59,092-$73,865 Work Mode: This position requires a full-time in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations. Hours Per Week: 40 Position Type: Full-Time Staff, Exempt Position Summary The Kitchen Operations Manager oversees the daily operations, safety, and functionality of instructional kitchens supporting AACC’s credit and continuing education culinary, baking, and pastry programs in the Hospitality Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) Institute. This position ensures that all culinary labs operate efficiently and safely, and align with curriculum requirements, regulatory standards, and institutional policies. The Kitchen Operations Manager works closely with faculty, staff, and students to support high‑quality, hands‑on culinary education and workforce preparation. This role also manages procurement, inventory, and maintenance of supplies and equipment for all programs housed under the HCAT Institute. Job Duties and Responsibilities Purchase, maintain, and inventory food and supplies for culinary, baking, pastry, and gaming courses. Ensure safety and functionality of kitchen and gaming lab spaces. Develop and maintain a regular cleaning, maintenance, repair, and replacement schedule for equipment and supplies. Coordinate with AACC Facilities on all work orders and purchase service requests. Collaborate with other department staff to promote a unified approach to program delivery. Source vendors and procure supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels. Work with the Director to determine roles and responsibilities of departmental personnel. Implement an annual plan to increase the professional knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Lead Kitchen Steward, hourly kitchen stewards, and work‑study students. Attend HCAT, college, and association meetings, and assist with career fairs and industry trade shows as approved by the Director. Maintain operating files of purchases, budgetary and vendor information, and prepare reports. Track lab costs by course for both credit and non‑credit programming. Create requisitions and purchase orders for desired lab equipment and supplies. Ensure compliance with ServSafe food safety, Anne Arundel County Health Department standards, and related regulations. Assist with any other duties assigned by the Assistant Director and/or Director. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree. ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification. Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in commercial or institutional kitchen operations, procurement, inventory management, and supervision, preferably in an educational or training environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing multiple kitchens or lab environments. Strong knowledge of budget tracking, cost control, waste reduction, sustainability practices, and inventory management. Strong knowledge of local and state health department regulations. Ability to develop and enforce standard operating procedures for instructional kitchens. Experience supervising and training kitchen stewards. Commitment to student success, equity, and inclusive learning environments. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends to support instructional activities. Legal Disclaimer and EEO Statement Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through a diverse faculty, administrators, and staff. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and support inclusive learning environments. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socioeconomic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis. Employment‑based visa sponsorship (including H‑1B sponsorship) is not available for any position. In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the College: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed